Patient: 1988 5kq Intermittant start

Robert Myers wrote:
>> Fuel pressure bleeding off overnight? Need to run pump for a few
> seconds to build up fuel pressure until it's high enough to provide fuel
> to engine. Maybe? Try just turning on the ignition and then just
> sitting there for a few seconds before trying to crank engine.
***** Tried this idea already. Doesnt make any difference.
My normal start procedure is to turn the ignition swittch to "On",
wait a few seconds, then crank the engine. However, I also tried the
"no wait procedure" before cranking.
The engine will start on the first crank after it has warmed up. If I
need to visit a few stores, I have no problems with starting on first
crank after leaving each store.
The problem will start up if the engine has cooled down enough . .. if
the temp gauge is back at the bottom, then I may have to crank twice
to start.
SJ in NJ